Dakarai larriett

  When people talk about Alabama’s challenges, education always makes the list. It’s not a secret that we’ve lagged behind in national rankings for years. Parents know it. Teachers feel it. Students live it. If Alabama wants to grow, compete, and thrive, we have to raise the bar for our schools. That’s not a side issue, it's the foundation for everything else. And as I look toward the 2026 Senate race in Alabama , education is where I plan to start. Here’s the thing: our schools don’t struggle because we lack talent or potential. Alabama kids are just as bright as any others. The problem is that we’ve accepted a system that underfunds classrooms, overburdens teachers, and treats education like an afterthought instead of a priority. My plan is about flipping that script. Start with teachers If we don't treat our teachers well, nothing else succeeds. Alabama pays teachers less than other states, and many of the good ones leave for better-paying positions in other states. That is ...

  Let's be honest—something is not working. Too many Alabamians are left behind as the Washington politicians smile for the camera, signing off on legislation that just makes things tougher on working families. The recent passage of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill is the latest evidence of that. It's a showy title on a bill that reduces vital programs like Medicaid and SNAP, just to give more tax cuts to the wealthy. Here's the truth: Alabama doesn't require additional photo opportunities or sound bites. We require leaders who have experienced the bad times, built something out of nothing, and can actually get things done. Hello, I'm Dakarai Larriett. I'm a Black Alabama boy, and I'm going for walks for the Us senate for Alabama   because I think that actual leadership is all about showing up for the folks who've been left behind. The Big Beautiful Bill: A Dangerous Distraction Let’s break it down. This bill passed by the House targets the most basic s...

  Let's be honest—something is not working. Too many Alabamians are left behind as the Washington politicians smile for the camera, signing off on legislation that just makes things tougher on working families. The recent passage of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill is the latest evidence of that. It's a showy title on a bill that reduces vital programs like Medicaid and SNAP, just to give more tax cuts to the wealthy. Here's the truth: Alabama doesn't require additional photo opportunities or sound bites. We require leaders who have experienced the bad times, built something out of nothing, and can actually get things done. Hello, I'm Dakarai Larriett. I'm a Black Alabama boy, and I'm going for walks for the U.S. Senate because I think that actual leadership is all about showing up for the folks who've been left behind. The Big Beautiful Bill: A Dangerous Distraction Let’s break it down. This bill passed by the House targets the most basic supports many ...